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EU elections: why Europe has been loyal to the right
Tepid, failed third-way socialism: with 267 out of 736 seats, the European people’s party (EPP) have won the elections for the third consecutive time in a row. Only the ruling socialist and liberal parties have felt a kinf of ‘punishment vote’ inspired by dealings of the crisis. The greens and the nationalists have taken advantage of the discontent engulfing European politics
graham watson, liberalism, environment, poul nyrup rasmussen, environment, socialists, liberal democrats
Joseph Daul: ‘when we get up and turn on the light, it’s the EU who decides what type of light bulb we can use’
If the European centre-right wins the European elections again between 4 - 7 June, they will be able to use the key political positions in order to advance the EU. Helping Europeans combat the crisis and involve them in the construction of a community project: those are two sizeable challenges. Interview
graham watson, eudebate 2009, employment, economical crisis, european elections 2009, money, freedom of speech
Graham Watson: 'liberal democrats aim to become bigger in the European elections'
The European elections in June will be the first fought under the lash of recession. MEPs will campaign on issues like the environment, justice and foreign affairs, but the economy tops the list of citizens concerns. The parties that are seen to have the best solutions will prosper at the polls. EU liberal democrats must rise to that challenge collectively - and within our own member states too
graham watson, liberalism, economy, imf, world bank, employment, financial crisis
Vaclav Klaus versus 'totalitarian' Europe
Following the Czech government’s approval of the Lisbon treaty, the Czech president lashes out at the EU and the European parliament. Latest titbit of news from Brussels
graham watson, presidencia semestral checa, vaclav klaus, nationalism, czech republic, hans gert pöttering, euroescepticismo
European parliament presidency candidate: Great Scot, it's Graham Watson
Graham Watson, leader of the liberal bloc of the European parliament, has launched 2009's first ever electoral campaign for the presidency
graham watson, european democracy, liberls, pes, internet, martin schulz, eudebate2009
